The Hill Articles: January 17, 2024

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay found ‘unresponsive’ inside home last month: police docs Jason Kelce addresses retirement reports: ‘It’ll be done in a way that’s definitive’ Arnold Schwarzenegger detained at Munich Airport over watch: reports Assistant coach for Golden State Warriors dies following heart attack at team dinner Five women killed after being struck by tractor-trailer on Pennsylvania interstate Gingrich backs House GOP on border deal: ‘Stand firm’ against Senate Republicans Florida man sentenced to 5 years for assaulting officers, other charges in Jan. 6 Capitol breach Former congressman, Cleveland mayor files to run for House seat in Ohio US launches 4th strike on Houthis in Yemen Hutchinson on White House call over DNC remarks: ‘Not necessary but still appreciated’ These 14 Democrats voted for a GOP resolution denouncing Biden’s ‘open-border policies’ YouTube cuts 100 employees, continuing tech layoffs trend Senate duo urges Biden to address contraceptive access disparity between female service members, civilians Sheryl Sandberg set to leave Meta board, will become adviser Nadler says he learned of Roger Stone’s alleged death threat on the news Trump-Biden challengers seize on Iowa as case to stop rematch Trump suggests Clinton-appointed judge won’t let him attend mother-in-law’s funeral Biden administration cracks down on prior authorization Harris says ‘no denying’ America’s history of racism GOP memo shows plans for Mayorkas impeachment markup Jan. 31 Bannon blasts Johnson for saying Biden presidency is ‘God’s will’ The Black Sea is now the center of gravity for the Ukraine War Biden to label Houthis as terrorist group Biden campaign brings in $1.6M in grassroots donations after Trump’s Iowa caucuses win Dean Phillips defends dropping DEI from website: ‘Nobody buys me’ Webb telescope finds oldest, most distant black hole  Trump holds wide lead in New Hampshire poll ahead of primary  Johnson gets squeezed by Biden, Senate GOP on Ukraine, border The Memo: After Trump’s boycott and new cancellations, do debates still matter? Liberal group files complaint over Montana GOP Senate candidate’s financial disclosure Court denies Apple’s request to pause ban on watch sales Jordan seeks answers from former Treasury official over flagged ‘MAGA’ transactions Biden’s plan to cap overdraft fees Gensler sounds AI finance alarm Insurrection clause cases are up for grabs  Evening Report — DeSantis skips ahead to South Carolina House approves resolution denouncing Biden’s ‘open-border policies’ Supreme Court weighs federal powers on rules for climate, other issues  Ramaswamy says he’ll give DeSantis ‘immense credit’ if he drops out before NH primary Federal appeals court rules Texas book bans likely violate Constitution How the Texas grid held strong amid freeze and fears of blackout Red Sea chaos threatens global energy supplies  Families of Hamas hostages frustrated, angry over stalled efforts to end captivity Fox News host praises Kamala Harris rhetoric on abortion Newsmax host clashes with Sununu over Haley support: ‘She got smoked’ Democrat Frost challenges GOP to introduce bill to remove Statue of Liberty Interior Department adds six states to western solar-development plan Republicans file motion to intervene in DNC lawsuit over New Hampshire voting law Trump knocks judge for not delaying E. Jean Carroll trial for Melania’s mother’s funeral Allred raises $4.8M in Q4, leads Cruz in cash for Texas Senate race Banks slam Biden administration plan to cap overdraft fees White House calls Hutchinson to apologize after mocking DNC statement California McClatchy newspapers endorse Barbara Lee for Senate Maine judge defers decision on Trump 14th Amendment question until Supreme Court rules SEC chair warns centralized AI could lead to ‘fragile’ financial system   Why Trump’s base still adores him Raffensperger says Trump repeating ‘recycled conspiracy theories’: ‘Boring and sad’ McConnell expects Senate to take up Ukraine-border security package next week Goldman to launch effort to censure Stefanik for calling Jan. 6 rioters ‘hostages’ Barack Obama wishes Michelle a happy 60th birthday: ‘You make every day better’ 2024 must be the year we establish a congressional debt commission Supreme Court signals it will claw back federal agency power The Hill earns GLAAD Media Award Nomination for Outstanding Online Journalism Drinking fruit juice tied to weight gain in new study Nella Domenici, daughter of former senator, unveils bid for Senate seat in New Mexico  Democrats hopeful in special election for Santos’s House seat Republicans unveil legislation expanding federal law to prohibit swatting The US is stretching itself dangerously thin in the Indo-Pacific  Chinese lab sequenced COVID-19 two weeks before authorities disclosed findings Judge threatens to kick Trump out of court House Republicans rip CFPB proposal on overdraft fees The Supreme Court ruled against me to empower federal agencies. They got it right. DeSantis super PAC shakes up staff as campaign looks toward South Carolina CNN host pushes back on Ben Carson saying Trump not ‘highly vindictive’ Pentagon to install rooftop solar panels What happened to Biden’s promises on criminal justice reform?  4 passengers file new lawsuit against Alaska Airlines, Boeing after midair blowout Airbnb eyes increasing housing supply, driving down prices 12:30 Report — Haley on Trump’s heels with New Hampshire in focus White House holds press briefing: Watch live 10 years in, the Medicaid expansion is failing the neediest Americans South Carolina Republican Jeff Duncan says he’ll retire from House Dimon: Democrats should ‘grow up,’ listen to Trump supporters VA says nearly 50K veterans used emergency suicide prevention program in its first year Harris slams GOP critics of Biden’s age: ‘They have nothing to run on’ Johnson: Now is not ‘the time for comprehensive immigration reform’   Trump tops Haley by more than 16 points in New Hampshire: Survey Raskin says GOP blocking border deal on ‘orders from Trump’ FAA expands Boeing probe, including subcontractor, after Alaska Airlines blowout Harris says she’s ‘scared as heck’ about a Trump victory McEnany rips Tapper for cutting away from Trump’s Iowa victory speech Telework is actually rescuing the federal workforce; its abolition won’t be pretty Yellen warns of shutdown consequences as Congress races to pass spending bill  Rising: January 17, 2024 Two prominent US transgender rights organizations announce merger Pope Francis urges avoiding pornography, ‘winning the battle against lust’ 100M-plus Americans facing dangerous wind chill conditions US police killed a record number of people in 2023: Research New Biden rule cracks down on insurers’ use of prior authorization What Taiwan can teach the US about how to run an election Sen. Tina Smith, Rep. Lisa McClain to headline annual Congressional Dinner Democrats flip Florida state House seat in special election  Aldi eliminates plastic shopping bags in US stores Colon cancer now leading cause of cancer death in men younger than 50 No Labels can block candidates from running for most offices in Arizona, judge rules Ex-Trump adviser who backed DeSantis comes full circle: ‘Only Trump Can Save America’ Russia’s history with Chechnya has lessons for Gaza King Charles to undergo ‘corrective procedure’ for benign prostate condition Education Department finds fewer resource officers, armed officers in schools Trump Mar-a-Lago evidence request highlights defense strategy targeting Biden admin, Intel community An exhibit on addiction sits above Harvard’s Sackler Museum. Yes, those Sacklers. Biden to label Houthis as terrorist group for attacks in the Red Sea US guided-missile submarine commander relieved of duty Democrats label NY Republican Pilip as ‘part of extreme wing’ of GOP in new ad  CNN scraps New Hampshire debate after only DeSantis agrees to participate Palestinian students say they were targeted by alleged Vermont gunman Newsom promises to veto ban on youth tackle football Kerry: Stakes for climate ‘as high as they can get’ in 2024 election Trump: NBC, CNN should have ‘licenses or whatever’ pulled for not airing Iowa speech Planned Alabama execution with nitrogen could be torture, UN says Kerry confirms he’s ‘shifting’ to work on 2024 election Ron DeSantis hasn’t learned a thing   Top Senate Democrat reviewing safety in assisted living facilities Jay Leno on avoiding politics: It’s nice to hear ‘a comedian just be funny’ Princess Kate hospitalized following abdominal surgery Trump, Haley tied in New Hampshire poll  To root out fraud in government, apply Warren Buffett’s wit and wisdom Senate Democrats talk abortion rights ahead of Roe v. Wade anniversary: Watch live UN chief says Israel, Hamas ‘ignoring international law’ in Gaza GOP backtracks on Mayorkas impeachment appearance, demanding written testimony Multicultural Americans to become majority population by 2050: Report Biden must enforce US law regarding Israel’s military aid Mellman: Why has Trump remained so popular with Republicans?   Russia hits Ukrainian apartment buildings in latest missile strikes Political journalism keeps hitting new lows Blinken says pathway to Palestinian state necessary for Israel’s security Assassination attempts are on the rise worldwide — is the US next?  Mulvaney: Why a 2,335-vote margin in Iowa likely guaranteed Trump the nomination The worst scam of all: how Binance got away with a slap-on-the-wrist Morning Report — An urgent new push for Ukraine aid    Bottom Line: Liberty University lobbies up to reinstate suspended flight program What is Disease X? The hypothetical virus world leaders are preparing for Senate Republicans forge ahead on border bill over Speaker Johnson’s opposition Speaker Johnson rejects hard-line tactics in move to avoid shutdown Middle East flare-ups test US relations with Iraq  Trump faces tougher challenge in New Hampshire after Iowa romp Fani Willis claims put top Georgia prosecutor in political jeopardy  Haley faces uphill battle in New Hampshire after Iowa disappointment Managing emerging technology at the Energy Department